| Procurement under projects financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association (hereinafter interchangeably called "the Bank") is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures laid down in the Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines." |
| The Standard Prequalification Document (SPD) in this publication has been prepared for use by the Bank's Borrowers and their implementing agencies in the procurement of works primarily through International Competitive Bidding (ICB), but the principles may also be applied if prequalification is needed under National Competitive Bidding (NCB). The procedures presented are based on good international practice, and are in compliance with the Bank's Guidelines. |
| When ICB is the appropriate method for procurement, the use of the Bank's Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs) is mandatory. For large Works (customarily regarded as more than US$10 million equivalent) or complex Works, prequalification is usually necessary, and would be mandated in the Loan/Credit Agreement. Accordingly, the Bank's SBD for the Procurement of Works has been prepared on the basis that prequalification, in accordance with this document, will have taken place prior to bidding. The Bank has also issued an SBD for smaller contracts (normally less than US$10 million and/or simple Works), for which prequalification is optional; if, however, prequalification is required, it should be carried out in accordance with this document. |
| At the end of this publication are two explanatory Annexes, A and B. Annex A, "Why Prequalification?," explains the reasons for following this procedure, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of prequalification. Annex B, "Guidance Notes for Users," explains the rationale for certain clauses, and provides guidance to executing agencies and their consultants in preparing a particular prequalification questionnaire and evaluating the submissions of applicants. |
| A "Prequalification Evaluation Summary" in the format of Annex C should be completed by the executing agency and submitted to the Bank for review prior to notification of applicants. |
| Users of the SPD are encouraged to furnish their comments or questions on this document to the address given below, from which additional information on procurement under Bank-financed projects can also be obtained: |
Procurement Policy and Services Group
Operational Core Services Network
The World Bank
1818 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20433 U.S.A.
pdocuments@worldbank.org
http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/contents.html |
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